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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.70, 26,017.78 and 14,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.70, 26,017.78 and 14,443.46 is: 21,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.70 : 26,017.78 = 14,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.70/26,017.78 = 14,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.70x = 26,017.78 × 14,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.70x = 375,786,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,786,764.72/17,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.80

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